Sorrow Definition & Meaning

sorrow
noun
  1. an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement; "he tried to express his sorrow at her loss"
  2. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game"
  3. something that causes great unhappiness; "her death was a great grief to John"
  4. the state of being sad; "she tired of his perpetual sadness"
verb
  1. feel grief

"Sorrow" in song lyrics

See how sorrow is used in real songs:

  • "And to you ho's I never showin that sorrow"
    5th Ward Boyz — Blood, Sweat & Glory
  • "From a tray-pound, feeling sorrow"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Killah Priest, Kristina Green, Timbo King — Paradise
  • "Look at the child and all I feel is sorrow"
    The 7A3 — Hit 'Em Again

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